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FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

FarPointe Alpha Cruiser is the lighter option — 5 g lighter than the Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec FarPointe Alpha Cruiser Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
Weight 125 g · 0.125 kg · 0.28 lb 130 g · 0.130 kg · 0.29 lb
Brand FarPointe Terra Ultralight
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
FarPointe Alpha Cruiser
125 g

Cottage-made Polartec Alpha Direct active-insulation hoodie offering top warmth-to-weight; 90gsm, size M.

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Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
130 g

Ultralight 90gsm Polartec Alpha Direct active-insulation hoodie. Versatile warmth under a shell for variable conditions. Weight in size Small.

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FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser wins — at 125 g it is 5 g (4%) lighter than the Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie (130 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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